Program, Research, and Knowledge Coordinator

Job Description

Position Title: Program, Research, and Knowledge Coordinator
Organization: Ujyalo Foundation
Location: Kathmandu, Nepal
Duration: 1 year [Performance based extension]

1. Background

Ujyalo Foundation is a feminist organization committed to advancing gender equality, inclusive leadership, and social justice through leadership development, research, advocacy, and community engagement.
As the organization expands its national and regional work, there is a growing need to strengthen program coordination alongside research, documentation, and knowledge production. This role is designed to bridge
implementation and learning, ensuring that programs are grounded in evidence and that insights inform advocacy and policy engagement.

2. Purpose of the Role

The Program, Research, and Knowledge Coordinator will support coordination of Ujyalo Foundation’s programs at both national and regional (Asia) levels, while leading research, documentation, and knowledge
production across initiatives.

The role will ensure that program implementation is informed by evidence and reflection, and that learning from both Nepal and regional engagements contributes to advocacy, policy influence, and movement-building.

3. Key Responsibilities

A. Program Coordination (National and Regional)

•  Support planning and implementation of programs at national and regional (Asia) levels, including fellowships, civic initiatives, and coalition engagements

•  Coordinate with program teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation of activities

•  Support organization of events, consultations, and convenings (both in Nepal and regionally)

• Maintain regular communication with partners, fellows, and collaborators

• Track progress, outputs, and key learnings across programs

•  Travel within Nepal to support field-level program implementation, documentation, and stakeholder engagement

•  Undertake occasional regional travel (Asia) to support convenings, partnerships, and regional initiatives

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B. Partnership and Stakeholder Engagement

•  Support engagement with national and regional partners, networks, and institutions

• Assist in coordination with regional coalitions and networks

•  Maintain relationships with local stakeholders, including community groups, municipalities, and partners

•  Support the identification of opportunities for collaboration and partnership

C. Research and Knowledge Production (National and Regional)

• Design and support qualitative and mixed-method research across programs

• Conduct literature reviews, including grey literature, to inform program and policy work

•  Develop research tools (interview guides, surveys, frameworks)

•  Ensure feminist, ethical, and inclusive research practices

D. Writing and Documentation

• Produce high-quality written outputs, including:

○ Research reports and policy briefs
○ Donor reports and concept notes
○ Case studies and impact stories

• Document program processes, learning, and outcomes across both national and regional initiatives

• Translate complex insights into accessible and engaging narratives

E. Research–Program Integration

•  Capture real-time insights from program implementation and translate them into research and written outputs

• Feed learning from Nepal into regional conversations, and vice versa

• Support participatory documentation with fellows and community members

•  Identify emerging themes, gaps, and opportunities across program work

F. Advocacy and Communications Alignment

• Work with the communications team to align research outputs with advocacy goals

•  Support the development of blogs, articles, and knowledge products

•  Contribute to organizational visibility and knowledge platforms

4. Deliverables

• Research reports, policy briefs, and knowledge products as per program needs

•  Timely donor reports and concept notes

•  Case studies and documentation outputs across programs

• Periodic synthesis of program learning and insights

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5. Qualifications and Experience

•  Master’s degree in Gender Studies, Public Health, Development Studies, Social Sciences, or related field

• 3–5 years of experience in program coordination, research, and writing

•  Experience working at the community/national level; regional or multi-country experience is an asset

• Strong writing and analytical skills with experience producing reports and policy-oriented documents

•  Familiarity with feminist research methodologies and gender analysis

•  Experience working with NGOs, networks, or social justice initiatives

6. Core Competencies

• Strong coordination and organizational skills

•  Ability to manage both programmatic and analytical work

•  Excellent writing and synthesis skills

•  Attention to detail and commitment to quality

•  Ability to work across diverse contexts and stakeholders

• Alignment with feminist and intersectional values

7. Application Process

Please send your recent resume and letter of interest to [email protected] with your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line by 5th May 2026.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early submissions are encouraged. Only short-listed candidates will be notified of the further selection process through email. The selection process will include a written test and an interview. Individuals who identify as women and individuals from communities that have been marginalized are encouraged to apply.